Mike Kmetz
IDES President

In this issue, we're pleased to bring you several topics of interest from BASF, including the 3rd article from a 5-part Snapfit Design series from industry recognized expert, Chul Lee.

Also, a new version of BASF's Snapfit Design Calculator is now available - read on to learn more!

Warmest wishes,

Mike Kmetz, IDES President

Using BASF's Integrative Simulation method, BASF and Opel engineers designed a lower bumper stiffener (LBS) intended to reduce the risk of severe knee injuries when a car collides with a pedestrian. This method made it possible to model the LBS in detail and to describe its crash behavior with an unprecedented degree of precision while shortening the design cycle. The material selected for this part was Ultramid® B3WG6 CR, the fiberglass-reinforced polyamide 6 developed by BASF for crash-resistant parts.

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Try the new and improved Snap-Fit Design Calculator V3.0 from BASF and get
even more accurate snapfit calculations based on the unique, real-world performance characteristics of plastics.

Try the new & improved Snap-Fit Design Calculator

Also, the 3rd part of the Improving Snapfit Design series is now available: Improved Cantilever Design & Guidelines to Avoid Common Difficulties

This is the third in a series of five articles on Snap-Fit design presented by BASF Engineering Plastics. Our intent is to help design engineers achieve better results through the use of improved principles and procedures for snap-fit design, application, processing and fabrication.

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Ultrason® P PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone) can be used in a variety of applications due to its excellent chemical resistance, impact strength and ability to withstand frequent sterilization. Typical applications for Ultrason P are found in aerospace interior, plumbing, medical, fire safety and chemical segments.

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Styroflex® SBC and Styrolux® TPE offer outstanding resilience, toughness and transparency for Rigid packaging items including:

• Cups, trays, boxes, blister packaging and displays with high dimensional stability and great visual appeal Thin and flexible films:
• Shrink applications and labelling, twist films for packaging and wrapping Injection moldings:
• Toys, medical devices, sanitary, cosmetics and office equipment

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